noun - organization by rank, class, or grade. (In the company's hierarchy, I'm the low man on the totem pole.)

impartial

adjective - fair; just; showing no favoritism. (An impartial attorney was asked to serve as a judge in the dispute.)

lassitude

noun - state or feeling of being tired and listless; weariness. (Lassitude comes from a feeling of hopelessness.)

meticulous

adjective - very careful about details; fussy. (Sidney was meticulous about his clothing but quite sloppy about his room.)

opportunist

noun - one who takes advantage of any opportunity without regard for moral principles. (The opportunist is so anxious to get ahead that he is ready to ignore the needs, feelings, and welfare of his fellow man.)

partisan

noun - on who strongly supports a party or cause; characteristic of a guerilla fighter. (A partisan of the animal rights cause, John believes all use of animals for testing should be banned.)

quixotic

adjective - idealistic and utterly impractical. (It is quixotic to think that we can ignore the environmental consequences of pollution.)

raze

verb - to tear down completely; to destroy. (The corporation voted to raze the decaying structure and replace it with a modern skyscraper.)